Erika Christina Kelter

About Erika Christina Kelter

Crafting vision. Building strategy. Leading implementation.As an experienced Design and Innovation Lead, I specialize in uniting cross-functional teams, leveraging key user insights, and employing powerful storytelling to craft and communicate visionary future experiences.With an exceptional background in CMF (Colors, Materials, Finishes) and Product Sustainability Design & Development, I combine solid manufacturing, operations, and business expertise with a strong ability to innovate, and streamline processes.A product-maker at heart, I have 15+ years of experience in Consumer Electronics and have shipped iconic products such as the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox Elite 2, Surface Headphones and Meta EMG Wristband (Project Orion). I recently leaped from tech to footwear, to broaden my scope to soft materials and -constructions, performance materials, biomechanics and ergonomics.Portfolio available upon request.Reach me at e••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Sr Advanced Footwear Materials Designer, Cmf

   Brooks Running

   Aug 2025 — Present

Education

• Kuopio Design Academy

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Textile Design

• Aalto University

  Master of Arts - MA, Industrial Design and Applied Arts

Skills

• Visual Thinking
• Community Arts
• Graphic Design
• Design
• Design Thinking
• Marketing
• Product Development
• Thinking Differently
• User Research
• Material Technology
• Management
• Art
• Concept Development
• Project Management
• User Experience
• Gamification
• Creative Strategy
• Interactive Creative Direction
• Illustrator
• Artist in Residency
• Product Design
• Visual Arts
• Immersive Environments
• Design Strategy
• User Interface Design